Melbourne United

Melbourne United
2024–25 Melbourne United season
Melbourne United logo
LeagueNBL
Founded1984; 40 years ago (1984)
HistoryMelbourne Tigers
1984–2014
Melbourne United
2014–present
ArenaJohn Cain Arena
Capacity10,500
LocationMelbourne, Victoria
Team coloursNavy, cobalt, white, grey
       
CEONick Truelson
General managerMark Boyd
Head coachDean Vickerman
Team captainChris Goulding
OwnershipLK Group
Simon Hupfeld
Aaron Sansoni
Championships6 (1993, 1997, 2006, 2008, 2018, 2021)
Retired numbers6 (6, 8, 10, 21, 25, 50)
WebsiteMelbourneUtd.com.au

Melbourne United is an Australian professional basketball team based in Melbourne, Victoria. United compete in the National Basketball League (NBL) and play their home games at John Cain Arena.

The team made their debut in the NBL in 1984 as the Melbourne Tigers. The Tigers were led by coach Lindsay Gaze and his son Andrew from 1984 until 2005, with the pair guiding the Tigers to two championships in the 1990s. The pair were supported by fellow club legends such as Dave Simmons, Lanard Copeland and Mark Bradtke. Four consecutive NBL Grand Finals followed between 2006 and 2009, with championships coming in 2006 and 2008 behind the likes of Chris Anstey and Darryl McDonald. After 31 seasons known as the Melbourne Tigers, the franchise underwent a controversial rebrand in 2014, changing the name of the team to Melbourne United. United won NBL championships in 2018 and 2021. The franchise's six championships is second only to the Perth Wildcats (ten) for most titles in NBL history.